Preferred Label : early filling vein sign;
Definition : Vein or group of veins fills in the first three seconds after intracerebral contrast
circulation on an arteriogram. Typically suggests malignant neoplasm, but may also
suggest benign meningioma, inflammation, trauma, and ischemia.;
Source : Eisenberg, Ronald L. Atlas of Signs in Radiology.;
Origin ID : RID35183;
Associated condition(s)
Vein or group of veins fills in the first three seconds after intracerebral contrast
circulation on an arteriogram. Typically suggests malignant neoplasm, but may also
suggest benign meningioma, inflammation, trauma, and ischemia.
